Testimonials

It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation on behalf of Mr. Florin Draghici. I have known Florin since April 2007 when he began renovations on my home. The renovations were wide ranging in scale from large to small, such as installing roof ventilation ducts for bathroom ventilation as well as supplemental air conditioning, building a walk-in closet and storage space, replacing dated lead water piping to installing shelving units and all sorts of electrical re-routing for light fixtures and switches.

Over the course of his work in my home, Florin has proven himself to be highly responsible and dependable. He can manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. His kind and gracious attitude makes him a pleasure to work with. He portrays absolute professionalism at all times; he is punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. As for his workmanship, Florin is second to none. His perfectionist traits are reflected in his flawless work. His expectations of himself and his work far exceed ‘adequate’. His final product must be perfect and he will persist until it is. Florin’s associates are equally impressive, including his wonderful painters and skilled carpenter. Finally, Florin consistently stands behind his words ‘on time and on budget’.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any more assistance.

We would like to thank you and your team for delivering us an exceptional basement renovation. We were very impressed with your excellent planning, high quality workmanship, and great attention to detail and on-time delivery of your work. You kept a safe and clean work environment and communicated with us in a timely manner throughout the renovation project. Finally not only was the project completed on-budget, but many of our expectations have been exceeded.

In conclusion, we were very pleased with the high quality renovation services we received. Your dedication and hard work ensured an excellent renovation and gave us top value. Florin, we have complete confidence in recommending your services. You delivered all you promised, and more. The standard you set is the best!

I have had the good fortune to have used Superior Quality Renovations & Construction on 8 different projects in my home. These have included several major indoor works, including ripping off my entire 3rd floor balcony roof/deck and rebuilding it from scratch as well as the room below (it leaked), refinishing my basement and installing a home entertainment centre, and a complete kitchen renovation right down to the studs. All of these were done while we were living in our home. Not only was the work completed painstakingly and meticulously, it was done with complete respect for my family. The workplace was completely cleaned at the end of every day, work was done as quietly as possible so the children could keep studying, and it was completed on time and on the money.

Many of my friends and colleagues have been through my home since and several of my neighbours have been so impressed that they have since engaged the Company. If you are looking for the best work, carefully done and finished to perfection, then Superior Quality Renovations and Construction should be on your short list. In my experience, everyone else pales by comparison.

We would like to thank you for the wonderful renovation that you completed for us. We were impressed with your professionalism and continuous communication throughout the entire project. You were hard working, knowledgeable, thorough and quite remarkable in your attention to details. You exceeded our expectations in providing us with exceptional quality workmanship and unrivalled standard of service. The skilled tradesmen took pride in their craft and ensured the work area was tidy and clean as if it was their own home. They approached their work with care and precision, focused on getting the job done right the first time. We appreciated your flexibility with the work schedule, accommodating delays and glitches arising from other suppliers we contracted with.

You were like a dream come true when you rescued us from a repeatedly delayed and incomplete renovation project left by a prior contractor. With you in charge, we had total confidence that it would finally be completed on time and on budget, freeing us from worries and stress that haunted us prior to you coming onboard. We have no hesitation in using your services again and it will be our pleasure to recommend SQRC to anyone for worry-free renovation projects.

We wanted to extend a warm thank you to you and your team for the work you did on our house. You are a consummate professional who goes above and beyond to provide your clients with courteous, reliable and quality service. From the first meeting we were impressed with your ability to listen to our needs and deliver a solution on spec, in precisely the time frame you committed to, without going a penny over budget.

Furthermore, once the work was completed you left our home in a clean and tidy state, ensuring there was no left over debris or dust. Even though the scope of our requirements changed, you were always flexible and adaptable in meeting our needs. It’s clear you are a very consciousness general contractor who takes great pride in his work.

As we embark on other renovation projects Florin, you and your company (Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc.) will be top of mind since we can trust that you will continue to exceed our expectations. We will also continue to warmly and full-hearted refer you to all our friends, colleagues and neighbours for their renovation needs.

We have been through an extensive renovation of our new home. We had the privilege of hiring Florin / SQRC for our renovation projects. The renovation services delivered were great in all aspects: We received valuable advice and brilliant solutions to all our renovation needs. The quality of the workmanship was excellent. The continuous communication throughout the renovation process was timely and effective. All the trades and workers hired by SQRC worked in a safe and neat way. The project was well scheduled and delivered as planned. Last but not least, the project was done on-budget as promised.

Florin treated us in a friendly, very professional manner. He exceeded our expectations by delivering additional value to many of the individual projects delivered, and within the budget scope of what we had originally agreed upon.

We are extremely pleased with the work that was delivered and we would like to thank him again for his great work. We have recommended and will continue to recommend Florin / SQRC’s renovation services to our friends. Fantastic work!

We are writing this letter to endorse Florin Draghici and SQRC as a qualified and competent contractor and as a candidate for the Home Renovator Awards. We have known Florin for about a year, and had him completely remodel our main bathroom. He was recommended to us through a mutual friend.

Florin was very good with all communications. He returned emails, and phone calls in a timely manner, was available on cell phone and quickly returned calls he missed. He guided us through some decision making processes we had not foreseen. All “extras” he recommended were quality minded, correcting problems with the old construction to prevent later problems down the road. He never recommended anything we felt was gratuitous. Florin is very trustworthy and willing to go over and above to complete a task at the agreed upon time. He is very meticulous, detail oriented hard worker, and demands that of his subcontractors. We had pointed out an issue with some tiling and he had the tiler redo the problem area.

One of his painting subcontractors even told us that they enjoyed working with him very much because of his dedication to quality work. We have recommended SQRC to others without reservation, which we know in this business, is the highest praise.

Please feel free to contact us by phone regarding this recommendation.

I want to thank you for serving as our general contractor for the renovations required in a well-used condominium that was stripped down to the concrete. You were prompt, co-operative and knowledgeable, and left the job site as neat and clean as possible each night. You and your workmates arrived at the arranged time to efficiently complete your tasks. The job was completed as required.

Thank you so much for the fabulous results. We have been pleased with everything and we do not hesitate to recommend you to our friends.

We had a bathroom renovation which included installing a shower stall in place of the bathtub in our condominium. The work was done on time, on budget and all the debris was carefully removed. Excellent in every respect.

In preparing and staging my Toronto Beach Home for sale in 2007, I had to satisfy a set budget, as well as complete the work within a set time.

Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. led by Mr. Florin Draghici was contracted, and proceeded to assess, execute, and tidy-up after the project in a most professional manner.

The care, respect and thoughtfulness given by his team to the security and safety of my prized belongings was equivalent to that shown by me personally, and was much appreciated. The work was of superior quality, and the asking price was received.

More importantly, however, the work was delivered both on time and on budget.

It is a true privilege for me to provide this company with my highest recommendation.

I have had the pleasure of heaving Mr. Florin Draghici of Superior Quality Renovation and Construction do work for me in my home and office and have only the highest amount of praise for him as a professional, as a craftsman, and as a person. His thoroughness and attention to detail combined with his technical knowledge of construction talent as a craftsman resulted in a beautifully finished work, completed as promised, on time and on budget.

In addition, my home and office were left as clean and tidy as they were before he started the job. Mr. Florin Draghici has carefully selected his trades people to have the same standards of skills, talent and professionalism as he has.

I have also referred several friends to SQRC for large and small projects and the feedback has been unanimous. Everyone remarks on his thoroughness and honesty as a business professional and the high level of skill and quality in the work he does.

We would like to express our good feelings about you and your work as our contractor through this written testimonial:

Throughout the many renovation projects that you managed for us we were extremely pleased with you as our contractor. Your high standards, meticulous workmanship and professionalism enabled us to bring our goal to reality (e.g. basement underpinning, fencing, maintenance / repair projects, etc.). We found you to always be informative, reliable, accessible, patient, and furthermore friendly, always caring about our needs and ready to help. We were also impressed by the way you delivered all projects in a safe, clean and neat manner and by your excellent team and project management skills. In addition, we always felt comfortable in communicating any issues or concerns we had regarding the projects and were confident that they were always worked out with the utmost care.

You succeeded in delivering us great turn-key and worry-free services for all our renovation needs. We are very grateful for that especially that we know how hard it is to find such a caring and dedicated contractor. That is why we like to confidently refer you to other homeowners.

Mr. Draghici built a 10 feet by 10 feet Storage Shed for us this passed summer. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the appearance of the shed as well the utility of all the storage space. The shed appears to be more like an addition to our home than the typical storage shed. The quality of materials used is above-average and the workmanship very impressive. Mr. Draghici’s attention to details is quite remarkable. In addition, the final cost was within the proposed budget.

I highly recommend Florin Draghici for any home renovation or construction project.

Florin was hired to add a 200 square foot extension to my house which included a bathroom and extending the basement below as well. The job was quite large and we anticipated quite a few headaches along the way as it is an old home with few quirks in its construction. Fortunately we had hired Florin so there were no problems. The biggest problem was getting Florin to go home as he worked so many hours to ensure he got the job done on time and on budget!

The workmanship of the addition is superb. It is far the best constructed part of the whole home. There used to be a problem with heat loss which is now gone thanks to his work. He did not make a large mess of the rest of the property and took care of all the inspectors and permits that were required for this size of job. Also very importantly, the tradesmen he uses are all professional as he is towards their own work.

The best statement I can share are the words of the inspector who said that the work was in fact over-engineered, and he had not seen someone take such care at a job previously. He had been inspecting homes for more than 10 years.

I wanted to thank you again for the work you did on my home this summer. I would gladly recommend your services to potential clients.

I demand a high standard of workmanship and you delivered in every way. You are knowledgeable, skilled and precise.

In addition to your technical expertise, your dedication to good service was outstanding. I appreciated your flexibility with my schedule, your good humour despite changing requirements, your punctuality and clear communication skills. Last but not least, you demonstrated great respect for my home by tidying up perfectly after every workday.

In hiring Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc., I hired a complete package of professional work and great service. I trust your work and commitment and will certainly turn to you again for future projects.

I am pleased to recommend Florin Draghici and his company, Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. to anyone who is looking for a knowledgable, reliable, conscientious individual to work with. He truly lives up to his motto: Quality Work, On Time, On Budget, Guaranteed.

Florin’s approach is consultative. He ensured that I was well-informed at every step of the process. Each and every person who worked on my renovation embodied the same qualities. I continue to be very pleased with the addition Florin and his company built for my home.

In today’s market one of the rarest commodities is a contractor that you can trust and depend upon for a superior quality product. We are grateful that we have found such a person in Florin and his firm. His superior customer service skills and commitment to being there for us, without doubt, ensures a long business relationship with his firm.

Since the successful completion of an urgent large project, we had the need to contact Florin for two smaller projects, which he was happy to discuss and take on. We anticipate that the next time we need anything done – large or small – we will deal with Florin.

Many thanks for your punctuality, attention to detail, superior customer focus and collaborative nature. Without reservation we will recommend your firm to our friends and colleagues.

I am a single mother who had just moved into my house when water broke through a wall in the livingroom. Thank goodness I found Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc! Mr. Draghici’s fast action prevented further damage and kept my costs down. I appreciated the continuous communication, attention to detail, and work that exceeded the requirements. The ongoing clean-up was meticulous. I am recommending Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. to all my friends.

Now that my bathroom is finished, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation and thanks for a job well done. Your workers carried out their tasks in a completely professional manner, left the site every day as clean and as tidy as they could under the circumstances, paid attention to the rules of the condominium and minimized the noise as much as possible.

You gave me sound advice in selecting material, products and colours and took the time to explain to me exactly what was going to be done. I appreciated that you kept in touch regularly to apprise me of the work being done and what to expect in the following days.

I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who needed a professional and honest contractor. And you have my permission to use me as a reference to anyone who needs a job well done!

Just a short note to express my thanks and appreciation to you and your team for the above average job on my condo. When you did my bathroom renovations, I was very pleased with the results and decided to go with you again for the reno to my living room and bedroom. Again I was impressed with the following:

there was first a full discussion with you on exactly what had to be done so that the quotation and the end price were what we had discussed;

your staff was on time and was very helpful in ensuring that the area to be worked on was cleared

the area was always left tidy at the end of the day and you ensured that we had adequate access to what we needed

you checked in on the staff’s progress and kept us informed if there was going to be any delay

you enabled us to see sample products with the wholesaler

the reno was completed within the time frame we discussed and all material cleared away.

I also appreciated the improvement suggestions you made (the closet) and the fact that you were willing to put a number of paint samples on the wall to ensure that the colour we picked was acceptable. I also appreciated the small touches that were done to ensure that the quality of your work was of the highest standard. I am glad that my friend recommended you.

Letter of Reference for Superior Quality Renovation and Construction (SQRC):

It is with pleasure that we write this letter endorsing the renovation services of SQRC. We found Florin Draghici to be extremely trustworthy, pleasant, knowledgeable, resourceful, and reliable on each and every project he and his team have completed for us in our new home. He is a truly gifted problem solver with a passion for helping people be more comfortable in their homes. He has worked very closely with us in the planning stages of each project, and oversaw every aspect of the construction process to a conclusion that has always surpassed our expectation for quality and functionality.

Furthermore, Florin has been very accommodative to our scheduling needs, and has always maintained the work site in a neat and tidy fashion. Many of the projects that SQRC has completed for us include plumbing work, electrical/data wiring repair, trim work, cabinetry work, cold room renovation, fireplace mantel remodeling, railing repair, solving sump pump and rain water drainage emergencies, replacing exterior and storm doors, as well as demolishing and building a new storage shed in our backyard.

We plan on being a long-term client of SQRC for any renovation or construction project that comes up, and we will continue to highly recommend him and his team to our friends and family.

We hired SQRC to do some basement waterproofing for us. They were on budget and on time. They were extremely thorough and friendly to deal with. Florin would call us with updates and was extremely prompt in answering any questions we had. We have a lot of confidence in the quality of the work and would use them again.

It was with great trepidation that I approached finding a contractor to undertake some renovations on my home. I knew nothing, and I mean nothing, about home repairs and was a complete neophyte. I had heard hundreds of bad reno stories, so when Florin was recommended to me I was quite apprehensive.

Well, my fears were for naught. I think I had the best experience with renovations of anyone I know and this is due completely to Florin. He took plenty of time to explain every thing to me before we started and as the job went along. His employees were also exemplary, showing up on time always, cleaning up thoroughly at the end of each day and generally being very pleasant to have working in my house. When unexpected situations arose, Florin took complete care of everything.

I have recommended him to anyone I know who is thinking about renovating and I am happy because I will never have to find another renovator.

I can honestly say that renovating my house was a pleasurable experience. Have you ever heard someone say that? I didn’t think so. This speaks to the absolute professionalism demonstrated by Florin.

I highly recommend Florin and his team for any home project that you have.

As we have completed our second project for the year, I just wanted to say thank you on behalf of Rob and myself. Through both the reconfiguration of the patio, and then the waterproofing and repair of our basement, your team performed as one would hope: thorough, professional and timely. We especially appreciated the fine attention to detail and the consultative nature of the process.

We have received many compliments on the stone patio and pergola, and have not hesitated to recommend you to our friends.

SQRC completed our basement renovation from start to finish, in February 2010, demonstrating high quality work throughout the project. We were very impressed with the regular updates and level of communication provided to us during each stage of the work. We always knew what was happening in our home and could see the progress towards the deadlines that Florin assigned. The original timeline was strictly followed and our renovation was finished on time – this was very important as we were working with another due date, the arrival of our son.

Florin has a ‘can-do’, positive attitude, and knows that every problem has a solution. He worked with us to determine the best solutions for our space, within our expectations and budget. We enjoyed getting to know Florin and his team, as he does treat his clients like family, and we hope to employ SQRC for our future renovation projects.

The work in our basement was at the highest standard, and for those who are meticulous and are looking for quality finishes and function, we would recommend SQRC without hesitation. Beginning a large basement reno can be intimidating, but Florin walked us through all stages in a very detailed way so we felt extremely comfortable….

My husband and I hired Florin and his team for an extensive basement renovation. Florin is a rare find: a contractor who is honest, professional, personable and delightfully light-hearted. He is also extremely detail-oriented. On the infrequent occasions when my husband and I noticed issues that had not yet been addressed, Florin was most responsive to our concerns and made sure to remedy any problems right away. He expects a high degree of professionalism from his team and ensures that anyone who works for him is familiar with his company’s impressive philosophies. It seemed as though Florin never slept; he was always available to talk to us, even at late hours. If you desire quality work from a reliable company, call Florin.

SQRC’s service was amazing. I so enjoyed working with Florin. I appreciated his collaborative spirit and patience in explaining all aspects of the renovations. Florin is a real partner in the process. I had complete confidence that the job would be done well by honest people. The results are wonderful.

I would like to add that the key source of my satisfaction was the full and enthusiastic communication from Florin about our project. Florin seems to love what he does and enjoys people. We had some good laughs and fun conversations. This was remarkable because I find renovations very, very stressful. Florin made it fun and easy. I think it comes down to basic respect. Florin showed us respect, generosity of time and focus, and kindness. This made a huge difference for me.

Many contractors were considered for the job of replacing windows and doors in our solarium. We had picked SQRC, as Florin Draghici (President& CEO) seemed to be the most knowledgeable about construction, quality of glass required and information on government rebates. (Provincial and federal)

Florin came for the first evaluation with his assistant. They had all the tools required to measure and evaluate the work to be done. He had also all information and contacts for the government rebates.

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, work took longer than anticipated. Florin and his crew were always available and communicating with us.

The crew that works with Florin is highly skilled. They are true professionals, very trustful and provide service with a smile.

The end result, beautiful windows and doors that satisfy our needs and we are happy with the results. It was a pleasure to work with Florin and his crew.

I would not hesitate to recommend SQRC to my family, and friends. They do an excellent job and not overlook any details.

We understand that Superior Quality Renovation and Construction has again been nominated for Renovator of the Year Award. We wish to commend Florin Draghici and his company to you and to tell you of our experience with them.

In a time when finding good renovators seems to be more difficult than ever, it is a breath of fresh air to encounter a firm such as Superior Quality that comes with an excellent reputation, and then performs work exactly as promised. Over the last month, Superior Quality has performed work for us in the following areas:

Florin Draghici was recommended to me as an exceptional contractor. He and his team had all the windows in my three bedroom house replaced and also performed waterproofing and concrete work to a leaky basement. After experiencing the outstanding renovation services of Superior Quality Renovations and Construction I would also have no hesitation in recommending this company.

The work was explained and written in detail, the price which was quoted remained the same and the work was completed on time. I would definitely use this company again. It is no big surprise this company is nominated again for renovator of the year. Florin and his team are very respectful, super pleasant to have around and so easy to work with.

We recently engaged Florin & his team to do a number of renovation projects at our Riverdale home. The jobs included adding frameless glass doors to our tub, re-creating a vaulted ceiling in our master bedroom to accommodate a ceiling to floor wardrobe, installation of a ceiling fan & repainting of the entire room. In addition, Florin and his team also built an interlocking stone parking pad for two cars and extended our back deck and moved the stairs attached to it.

The entire job was done on-time and on-budget and the work is flawless. We are extremely satisfied with the work and the way it was done.

Florin is a true professional. In our initial meeting he took the time to carefully consider the project and he explained clearly to us what needed to be done. He did not rush into a quote in that first meeting or make any promises that he could not follow through on. Instead, he spent a few days to put together a project plan and budget that was thorough and easy to understand. Florin clearly outlined when we could expect materials to arrive, when the work would be done and how it would be done. In addition, payment terms were clearly outlined and Florin’s principle of not accepting the final 50% of the payment until work is completed to the customer’s satisfaction gave us even more confidence and peace of mind.

Florin and his team completed all of the work while we were away on a two week vacation. To be honest, we would have been happy if 50% of the work got done while we were away. But when we returned it was 100% completed, as promised. The quality of the work is superb and we have received many compliments from friends and family. In addition, while it’s a small thing, the areas where Florin’s team worked in seemed cleaner than how we had left the house. That further demonstrates the care and professionalism Florin and his team bring to a project.

We just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with the services from your company, SQRC. Your company was very professional and met all of the needs of our specific request.

Your company exceeded every expectation we had about the quality of the work. The work was done well and on time. You expertly co-ordinated the different trades that had to come in. Calls were also returned promptly which we greatly appreciated. We will highly recommend your company as we know you stand behind everything done under SQRC. We know that being an engineer yourself, adds to the integrity of your workmanship. Thanks for a job expertly done.

Florin: here’s a testimonial that’s a bit different/very contemporary and might just catch the eye of the awards committee… it’s a true cut and paste of what happened on Facebook when we posted about how happy we were with our reno and your work (an unsolicited testimonial which is even more authentic), and also when Facebook Friends asked us to post a photo of your work what their reaction was — we’ve removed their names for privacy, but it’s exactly as written — if you’d prefer a more traditional letter we can do that also, but this might be fun, and it’s very compelling!

Karen: Yay – moving back into our bedroom after a 5 week reno of the en-suite bathroom – which was beautifully completed on time and without “drama”

G: What is your secret?

Susan: Florin Draghici – helpful, flexible, clean, meticulous, punctual, on site every day until the job was done, on budget, gracious & always smiling… who knew a contractor could be all this and more: www.sqrc.ca

K: Photos?

Susan: Photo posted (see attached)

E: Likes this.

D: Swank! And how very elegant.

M: Looks classy. I’m inspired.

C: Oh gorgeous. Enjoy.

G: Smokin’! I want to get the name of your contractor, because we need to make a bathroom in the basement.

Criteria that we used in deciding who to work with on this major invasive initiative included level of comfort and trust with the individual(s), and the precision and quality of the work, and price. We immediately felt at ease with Florin and his approach …

This relates to the experience which we had with Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. (SQRC) within the past two years. Around Christmas 2008, we started to explore the idea of doing a basement renovation in order to modernize it and to create a comfortable theatre area, as well as to deal with a persistent bathroom water leak (through the foundation of the house).

Florin Draghici (President of SQRC) was one of the contractors that we initially saw. He was patient, creative and very customer serviced oriented with us as we explored the options. Criteria that we used in deciding who to work with on this major invasive initiative included level of comfort and trust with the individual(s), and the precision and quality of the work, and price. We immediately felt at ease with Florin and his approach, furthermore, as his team became involved and at our home on a daily basis from 7am- 6pm, we felt comfortable and certain that the SQRC team was acting in a diligent and committed manner to the work that was to be done. We fully and completely felt at ease, and respected, with the team in our house on a daily basis over the course of several weeks.

By late January, we made the decision to do this renovation. The detail of the project was articulated in both a costing format and in a project schedule. Every step of the way, Florin brought forward options relating to key decisions, on a weekly basis we reviewed progress and what to expect in the coming week(s).

The workmanship of Florin’s team is incredible, every detail was meticulously thought through – there was no evidence of work done in haste – actually the opposite. I know from minor repairs that have been done around my home, that there is always a quick/and cheap method to make a change or repair – Florin nor his men ever chose to do things in such a way to compromise the outcome. If in discussion I was concerned about expense, then we would review options however there was always a commitment to producing quality/lasting outcomes for us.

Florin was available to us virtually whenever we needed. Actually our cat escaped at some point (it was an extremely cold night), and Florin was extremely concerned through that evening/night, and was willing to assist us in finding our pet. Hours later, our prowler returned, and upon returning the next day home, there were very clear signs reminding the workmen to not allow the cat out.

Florin Draghici, of Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. (SQRC), was a pleasure to work with during our kitchen renovation. His attention to detail was exceptional. He truly cares about the outcome of the project, if something was not done to the client‘s or his standard it was redone to make it perfect. The workers from SQRC were always courteous, helpful and kept the site meticulously clean. The kitchen turned out exactly as we imagined it would.

We had some issues regarding a steel beam that needed to be installed. Things aren’t always what you expect when the walls and ceiling are finally opened up. Florin realized when the area was exposed that the original plans would not be satisfactory. He worked hand in hand with the structural engineer to determine the best and safest solution to the problem. Florin’s knowledge of building code is extensive and he knew everything that needed to be done beforehand so there were no challenges during the building or electrical inspections. Florin stood true to his original quote; if additional items were required it was discussed and approved before any work began.

We would absolutely recommend Florin to friends and family if they need a project handled professionally and without any worries. We actually used Florin as our contractor because he was recommended to us by a friend who had used SQRC for his renovation and had nothing but positive feedback about the company. Florin and the
SQRC team should definitely be a first contender for the Renovator of the Year award.

we have noticed a level dedication that is unsurpassed. He treats every project like a work of art and every detail is attended to. … He is very trustworthy and we often get work done when we are on vacation and leave our keys with him.

This letter is a testimonial to the exemplary work that Florin and Superior Quality Renovations and Constructions Inc has done both as a renovator and decorator in our house.

We first met Florin in January 2007 having just returned from vacation to find our new house broken into. The rear door needed to be replaced and we were recommended SQRC by a colleague. We contacted Florin and he made himself available to visit us in the next few hours. The work was completed to exceptional standard and detail with a level of cleanliness that was unsurpassed. However, Florin did much more than that. Of his own accord Florin researched methods to strengthen our door against further intruders and suggested various security measures to improve the house which gradually helped us make feel more secure in our new home, and ultimately Toronto, which we now call home. This is just one example of Florin’s dedication to the job. In a city in which we knew very few people we had unearthed an exemplary craftsman.

Throughout all the jobs that Florin has done for us we have noticed a level dedication that is unsurpassed. He treats every project like a work of art and every detail is attended to. Often the finished product looks better than what we anticipated.

I have mentioned his level of cleanliness and often one cannot even make out that he or his crew has been doing work there. It is as though you have your house back to normal once he and his crew have departed be it at the end of the day or on completion of the work. I once spoke to one of the people who works for him and they said that at the end of each day Florin expects them to clean the surroundings and if they are leaving any equipment behind to keep that clean as well. We had employed Florin to patio parts of our back garden a couple of years ago and due to the work being done the lawn was damaged a bit. Florin ensured that he returned every evening to water the lawn so that it looked brand new once again.

There is one overriding reason that we continue to use SQRC. It is the level of trust we have in Florin. We know that he will personally supervise every project, treat it like its own and will respect the space and your home. He is very trustworthy and we often get work done when we are on vacation and leave our keys with him.

Just a few words of appreciation from my wife Gail and I on a great job you and your contractors did on our recent renovation of our home.

From the early one on one meetings, to detailed and accurate quotations, to methodical planning of the renovation and, to the in progress updates and follow up work – we were very impressed.

The work was completed on time, on budget and the quality of workmanship was superior. Your employees and contractors were very kind and considerate to our family’s needs making our renovation a pleasurable and painless experience.

Gail and I would be glad to recommend you to our friends and associates and in fact already have. We give out your name when people come into our home and comment on the great craftmanship.

This is to share our experience with Florin Draghici / SQRC whom we hired to renovate our kitchen. The new cabinet doors were custom made for us (many with glass inserts) and installed very professionally with extreme attention to detail. The backsplash tiling work done is also gorgeous! There were a few other projects done for us – electrical, millwork and more.

We are extremely pleased with all the work that was done by Florin and his people and also delighted with the cleanliness and tidiness of SQRC’s team.

Florin was very resourceful in resolving many other problems in our apartment and come up with creative ideas. Furthermore, we were impressed by his prompt communication during the duration of the project and he always returned our calls quickly.

My introduction to Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. was five years ago, upon visiting a new neighbour in our condo building.

I was extremely favourably impressed with the renovations performed by Florin for my neighbour (who has a similar unit as mine) and how highly she spoke of him and all his sub contractors.

At that time my two bathrooms were in desperate need of new fixtures and updating, but with summer approaching we planned to be away for two months. Initially we hesitated to take on the project in our absence but we met with Mr. Draghici and he assured us that our home would be in capable and responsible hands.

Upon our return the renovations were completed to our complete delight and satisfaction! Spotless also!

Several years later, upon the death of my husband, the solarium used by my husband as a studio for his stained glass hobby required much tender, loving care. I made contact with Mr. Draghici. Time was of essence to complete the project, he agreed!

To my amazement, although the work was confined to limited space, the entire project was completed on schedule. The workmanship was superb and the unit was remarkably clean of dust and debris.

My only regret is that at my age, I don’t anticipate the need of future services for myself from Superior Quality Renovations and Construction but I love to continue to strongly recommend them to people I meet that plan to do any renovations on their home.

Our experience with SQRC was one of quality service and professionalism right from the initial meeting all the way to the completion of the project. The President and CEO, Florin, was very hands on and guaranteed that there was no job that was too small or too big for his company to handle. That reassurement enabled my husband and I to have a peace of mind and not have to worry about all the details.

The biggest advantage of hiring SQRC to conduct our renovations was having Florin as our Project Manager. His knowledge base comes with years of experience. His professional services include daily updates, a realistic timeline of start and completion dates, co-ordination with all the workers on his team, and many more services that will make the project transition into a beautiful final product.

To this date, we still receive compliments on the quality of our hardwood and neatness of all the work that was done. We would highly recommend using SQRC. Once you meet with Florin you will instantly feel his enthusiasm and passion towards his profession. That high level of energy will result in a job well done!

Our bathroom required a total gut with removal of the old lathe & plaster walls and ceiling. Most of the framing also needed reworking, as the walls were not square. All of the plumbing and electrical as well as the exhaust fan needed to be replaced. The floor also needed reinforcing and both toilet and bathtub drains needed to be repositioned. Upon removal of the old walls we discovered that the plumbing stack also required some modification.

During the course of the project you were able to keep the rest of our house remarkably clean and relatively free of dust. You were able to organize your workplace with minimal disruption to our living environment.

Your attention to detail and supervision of the trades that you subcontracted was commendable. There was never a problem getting in touch with you to discuss any concerns. You were able to complete the project relatively on time.

More important, we were very happy with the result, and would have no hesitation recommending your services to our friends and neighbours.

I am writing to be testiment to Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc.,

Florin has been in charge of any updating we have done to our home and he has finished these various projects for us to the highest standards of quality.

What we love about Florin is that he always delivers without disappointment. His knowledge and reliability make him the first person we think of to call as we also know we are in good hands and we trust in him and his team to deliver the best renovation services.

Florin is never too busy to help me to fix even the smallest of problems in the house and I know how extremely busy he is but he goes above and beyond to deal with my concerns with the house.

Over the summer of 2011 Florin Draghici did a number of projects for us. Initially we had asked him to undertake a roof deck project which he did very well. At the same time he took the opportunity to advise us on other repairs and upkeep needed around our 90 year old home … provided us with an estimate and completed this work too.

We will engage Florin’s services again. He is very professional and thorough.

In the spring of 2011, we decided to have our basement and bathrooms renovated. After interviewing with several reputable contractors, we decided to hire Mr. Florin Draghici of Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. I had done three other major renovations for my other properties before, all came with a certain amount of stress. Mr Draghici promised me a pleasant experience if he would take on the project.

Florin impressed me as a very knowledgeable contractor who gives excellent ideas of best plan design and best usage of space. He is not hesitant to suggest what can be done to provide most efficient and practical functioning of limited space.

The renovation job started and ended with much less disturbance of our daily routine as I had feared. Florin had kept dusts to as minimal as can be. His trades people were all very knowledgeable, honest and courteous. I could leave my house to them each day with much ease.

During the whole period of renovation, Florin had maintained a good communication with us for every single detail of material and design. He had carried out the reno work with his very personal touch, all very meticulous and precise. I am really pleased.
Thank you Florin for your wonderful work.

I will definitely recommend you to anyone who wants to have good quality reno job done for their properties.

Everyone should have the experience with their contractor that I have had over the past several years with Florin and his company Superior Quality Renovations and Construction.

The quality of the workmanship is unbelievable and Florin always goes the extra mile to ensure that everything is done to the nth degree. His employees share this philosophy and always achieve the same high standards on any project.

I have actually gone on holidays leaving Florin and his team working on my house and have not had any concerns at all. I don’t think that many other contractors give that same sense of security, reliability and confidence to the customers.

One of the other great things about Florin is that he is a great problem solver. As everyone knows, there will always be unexpected problems or surprises during a renovation. Florin invariably comes up with an excellent solution to any problem.

In summary I can’t say enough good things about Florin and his company and I heartily endorse them for Renovator of the Year.

I am writing to provide you with some feedback on the work that you did for us this Spring. We are very pleased with your attention to detail, your organization, your timely completion of the work, and the fact that everything was done in the manner requested and within budget.

The work that you did for us encompassed a number of different areas including gas/heating, flooring, plumbing, skylights, etc. and everything was done well. All of your trades are respectful and well-trained, and complete the work with a high degree of skill and professionalism.

It is with pleasure that I recommend Florin Draghici and his company, Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc., to anyone planning a renovation or home improvement project.

Florin consistently demonstrates a high level of commitment. His efforts to ensure the best possible renovation experience are commendable. His thorough knowledge of his subject and his well-prepared plans guarantee that his company lives up to its name of superior quality renovation and construction.

I first met Florin in 2006 when I decided to have a sunroom built. I interviewed several contractors before Florin and was not comfortable with any of them. Florin listened carefully to all my needs and incorporated everything on my wish list into his plans. The whole project, which included a full basement and many additional features, ran extremely smoothly. The end result is a dream-come-true.

Since then, Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc has been my company of choice for home improvements. Florin worked with me on a backyard improvement project, which included a large fencing project.

This summer, I contracted Florin and his company to tackle a major bathroom renovation, which included customized features. As in the past, I was impressed with Florin’s knowledge, patience, and interest in the project. He covered every aspect of the project in advance and discussed design options with me before proceeding.

As always, I was impressed with how smoothly the renovation was handled. Despite the need to replace almost all of the major plumbing in the house, the project was still completed on time. Florin kept me informed at every step of the process. Once again, the end results are fabulous.

I recommend Florin to anyone seeking an individual to whom you can entrust your home.

This is a letter of recommendation for Florin Draghici (Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc.).

I needed a new addition to be built from the back of my kitchen down into my basement. I knew it was no small task and worried incessantly about the project. Then I met Florin. He came highly recommended to me by my Optometrist. Right from the get-go, he stood out from the other contractors – not because he was the cheapest, no, he was comparable – but because I had no doubt that he could envision my project, and that he was the one who would bring my vision into fruition.

On the job:
Florin was 100% dedicated to the project, from pre-planning to finish.
Florin planned everything in minute detail.
Florin called or emailed me daily with progress reports.
Florin provided solutions and options when problems arose.
Florin provided suggestions that kept us within budget.
Florin’s tradesmen (Eric, Dave and crew) were fantastic, clean and courteous.
Florin delivered what he promised and even finished before the estimated deadline.

I am so happy with the workmanship and it was a pleasure working with Florin. He made the whole ordeal painless. Thank you Florin, thank you.

We are pleased to write this testimonial on behalf of Florin Draghici and the Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. Florin was recommended to us by a friend who had renovation work done by his company. She was extremely pleased with his work as well as his professional behavior and therefore suggested we call him to discuss some projects we were considering in our home.

At our first appointment, Florin presented himself in a very professional manner, listening to all of our ideas and discussing each project at length. He was pragmatic with regards to the conceivability of our requests. Florin helped us to prioritize the work based on completion time and price.

Within a week, as promised, Florin delivered a detailed quote on each project as well as time lines for completion. He was readily available to answer questions about the quote and make adjustments to the plan.

We were both extremely grateful to the attention and responsibility Florin took in our home renovations. Before the project began, Florin explained what would be done, who would do the work and when it would be completed. He made sure he was on site every day, inspecting the workmanship of his staff as well as reviewing what work still needed to be done. He gave us frequent updates on the project and at all times, gave us the feeling that our project was his number one priority. He stressed that his work would be done on time and on budget, and he was able to deliver on both fronts.

Florin was easy to work with and made himself very accessible to us. We could contact him at any hour of the day and he frequently came to our home to discuss any issues we had along the way. His warm and inquiring personality as well as his professional demeanor allowed us to have a great working relationship with him. We would highly recommend Florin to anyone who needs renovation work on their home.

My husband and I hired Florin to do some demolition work in our home. We very much enjoyed working with Florin. He is true to his estimates and time frames. He was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We liked how he kept us involved every step of the way.

My Husband has since referred Florin’s services to our friends and we will continue to use Florin for any upcoming projects.

We have now had the privilege of completing 9 separate projects with Florin Draghici and Superior Quality Renovations and Construction. These ranged from correcting major basement leaks and seepage from the 3rd Floor balcony, and subsequently completely rebuilding it to doing a complete kitchen renovation to building a state of the art entertainment and family room.

Every project was meticulously detailed and expertly executed, with attention lavished on every aspect adding up to a complete fulfillment of our every wish, in short a dream come true. You can look high and low and you will never find better.

I wanted to express a heartfelt note of appreciation to you and your company Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc.

I have had the privilege to utilize your services over the past five (5) years – to prepare my home for sale and to make changes to my new home – and have been extremely pleased with the results each time.

You and your team have always been respectful to my property and professional in every regard. Your attention to detail and cleanliness have always set my mind at ease and have set you apart from your competition.

I would not hesitate to use your services again and would be proud to recommend your services.

I had a home theater project with the goals of replacing an old tube TV with a wall-hung plasma, moving a surround sound receiver and cable box out of site (inside a close by closet) and hiding the cables inside walls. The work required the electrical, carpentry and design services of SQRC. Given my requirements, Florin designed the solution and he and Dan executed it. The experience exceeded my every expectation. Beyond the obvious – work completed promptly and to specification – they spent the initial site time laying out the work before getting underway, at which point we met to review the plans (locations for outlets, cords, equipment and furniture). Seeing the ideas laid out in the space allowed us to discuss them in the context of the objectives and make decisions that made the finished product line up perfectly with my goals. Florin and Dan asked good questions and made excellent suggestions. This extra care to make sure the final design and construction fit the space and my needs was a valuable effort on the part of Florin/SQRC to make sure I would be happy with the outcome.

Florin and Dan treated the finished work the way I understand Steve Jobs treated his products – no corners are cut and the look, quality and workmanship of every element (even the ones that aren’t readily visible) is top tier. These guys really care! Everything looks and works great! They also treated my home like their own – clean and mess free throughout the project.

The next time I have a home renovation or home theater project, Florin will be the first person I will call. I strongly recommend Florin and his team at SQRC.

In all of these experiences we have never been as pleased, satisfied or delighted as with Florin and his team… a contractor and team you can trust, feel totally satisfied and delighted with… it is truly awesome!

Over the last 15 years we have had several renovation projects completed. In all of these experiences we have never been as pleased, satisfied or delighted as with Florin and his team.

Florin is a perfectionist and a very meticulous person. He goes over and above the work quoted to ensure the end product is absolutely to his and our satisfaction. He is excellent in project management and communications to us. He gives regular progress updates and asks for our input whenever there are choices to make. We could reach him quickly with any questions and he turned up regularly to inspect progress and even got involved in some of the renovation work.

His Superior Quality Renovations and Construction team works very hard and for long hours. They are courteous, professional and friendly. Each evening they would clean up and dispose of the day’s garbage and every morning it was a pleasure to see them.

The work quoted was indeed on time and on budget as promised. Florin made suggestions that we opted to take for an additional investment which improved upon the renovation and we felt we could totally trust his judgment and knowledge. We were not disappointed!

To have a contractor and team you can trust, feel totally satisfied and delighted with and be surprised at the extra care and effort put into the renovation that exceeded expectations, enables us to highly recommend Florin and his team.

We have no reservations about recommending Florin to everyone who is planning a renovation and we will definitely use him again in the future.

In April of 2012 we met with Florin Draghici of Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. regarding a complete renovation of our main floor kitchen and bath.

We were very impressed with the precision used by Florin to calculate the dimensions of the project in order to provide a thorough and accurate estimate.

He came to the interview with a complete presentation including testimonials and binders representing previous projects that displayed the renovation process from start to finish. Florin is meticulous in his work and his attention to detail ensures that no detail will be left unfinished.

Florin uses the most current technology available and we were able to view three dimensional plans of the renovation to assist us in our decision making.

We were able to have lots of input into the process and confidently relied on the experience of the staff of the company when a clear decision was not immediately visible.

Every effort was made to keep our home clean and accessible during the renovations.
The staff was friendly, polite, knowledgeable and considerate.

We made several additions/changes during the process and were never made to feel uncomfortable about our decisions. Florin demonstrated patience and the willingness to educate in order to achieve the best possible result.

We were also reassured that every part of the renovation met with the current standards and codes. The work was inspected and passed without problem.

The experience was positive and we would not hesitate to recommend Superior Quality Renovations and Construction Inc. to our friends and family.

We hope to be in a position to work with them again on future renovation projects in our home.